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Peritonsillar Abscess
An accumulation of purulent material in the area between the PALATINE TONSIL and its capsule.
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tracheal disease
Respiratory disease. Wikidata entity Q18555344; linked MeSH descriptor D014133. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.
Open-access article Respiratory Medicine
Sleep apnea severity in patients undergoing atrial fibrillation ablation: Home sleep apnea‐test and polysomnography comparison
AbstractBackgroundSleep apnea (SA) is highly prevalent and should be treated in patients referred for catheter ablation (CA) of atrial fibrillation (AF). Watch‐type peripheral arterial tonometry (WP) for home SA testing has…
Literature reference Respiratory Medicine
The Emerging Role of Radiomics in COPD and Lung Cancer.
Bibliographic record: Respiration; international review of thoracic diseases (2020). PMID 31991420. DOI 10.1159/000505429.
Genetics reference Respiratory Medicine
Cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease characterized by the buildup of thick, sticky mucus that can damage many of the body's organs. The disorder's most common signs and symptoms include progressive damage to the respiratory system…
Health topic Respiratory Medicine
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension, sometimes called PH, is a serious condition that affects the blood vessels in the lungs. It develops when the blood pressure in your lungs is higher than normal. Your heart pumps blood to your lungs so they can…
Medical terminology Respiratory Medicine
Pneumonia, Aspiration
A type of lung inflammation resulting from the aspiration of food, liquid, or gastric contents into the upper RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Medical entity reference Respiratory Medicine
lung small cell carcinoma
Lung carcinoma that has material basis in primitive-appearing cells that are smaller than normal cells. Wikidata entity Q19000544; linked MeSH descriptor D055752. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.
Open-access article Respiratory Medicine
The causes of pulmonary hypertension and the benefits of aerobic exercise for pulmonary hypertension from an integrated perspective
Pulmonary hypertension is a progressive disease of the pulmonary arteries that begins with increased pulmonary artery pressure, driven by progressive remodeling of the small pulmonary arteries, and ultimately leads to right heart…
Literature reference Respiratory Medicine
Bronchiectasis.
Bibliographic record: Presse medicale (Paris, France : 1983) (2023 Sep). PMID 37778637. DOI 10.1016/j.lpm.2023.104174.
Genetics reference Respiratory Medicine
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic, progressive lung disease. This condition causes scar tissue (fibrosis) to build up in the lungs, which makes the lungs unable to transport oxygen into the bloodstream effectively. The…
Health topic Respiratory Medicine
Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a common disorder that causes your breathing to stop or get very shallow. Breathing pauses can last from a few seconds to minutes. They may occur 30 times or more an hour. The most common type is obstructive sleep…
Medical terminology Respiratory Medicine
Whooping Cough
A respiratory infection caused by BORDETELLA PERTUSSIS and characterized by paroxysmal coughing ending in a prolonged crowing intake of breath.
Medical entity reference Respiratory Medicine
bird fancier's lung
Extrinsic allergic alveolitis which is caused by inhalation of antigens from avian excreta, symptoms are abrupt onset of dyspnea, cough, malaise, and fever after exposure to antigen. Wikidata entity Q2529980; linked MeSH descriptor…
Open-access article Respiratory Medicine
High Airway‐To‐Vessel Volume Ratio and Visual Bronchiectasis Are Associated With Exacerbations in COPD
ABSTRACTBackground and ObjectiveThe effects of the volume mismatch between the airway and lung vasculature on exacerbation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is uncertain. We aimed to examine the association between an…
Literature reference Respiratory Medicine
Bronchiectasis.
Bibliographic record: Open respiratory archives (2024). PMID 39026515. DOI 10.1016/j.opresp.2024.100339.
Genetics reference Respiratory Medicine
Primary ciliary dyskinesia
Primary ciliary dyskinesia is a disorder that is characterized by chronic respiratory tract infections, abnormally positioned internal organs, and difficulties having biological children (decreased fertility). The signs and symptoms…
Health topic Respiratory Medicine
Bronchial Disorders
When you breathe in, the air travels down through your trachea (windpipe). It then goes through two tubes to your lungs. These tubes are your bronchi. Bronchial disorders can make it hard for you to breathe. The most common problem…
Medical terminology Respiratory Medicine
Tracheal Diseases
Diseases involving the TRACHEA.
Medical entity reference Respiratory Medicine
non-small-cell lung carcinoma
Any type of epithelial lung cancer other than small-cell lung carcinoma. Wikidata entity Q3658562; linked MeSH descriptor D002289. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.
Open-access article Respiratory Medicine
Non-small cell lung cancer-small cell lung cancer transformation as mechanism of resistance to tyrosine kinase inhibitors in lung cancer
Mutated or rearranged driver kinases in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cells are clinically amenable to treatment with tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) resulting in prolonged survival and significant benefit compared to cytotoxic…
Literature reference Respiratory Medicine
[Bronchiectasis].
Bibliographic record: MMW Fortschritte der Medizin (2023 Oct). PMID 37828334. DOI 10.1007/s15006-023-2943-7.
Genetics reference Respiratory Medicine
Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis
Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis is a disorder in which many tiny fragments (microliths) of a compound called calcium phosphate gradually accumulate in the small air sacs (alveoli) located throughout the lungs. These deposits…
Health topic Respiratory Medicine
Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease of the mucus and sweat glands. It affects mostly your lungs, pancreas, liver, intestines, sinuses, and sex organs. CF causes your mucus to be thick and sticky. The mucus clogs the lungs,…
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